Today in history

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1966 Saturn's Moon, Epimetheus, discovered Epimetheus, one of Saturn's 150 natural satellites or moons, orbits alongside another moon, Janus....

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2010 Mohamed Bouazizi sets himself on fire Tunisian street vendors self-immolated in protest of Tunisia's economic conditions. He passed...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2010 Last episode of Larry King Live aired Larry King Live, one of CNN's most-watched TV shows, aired its...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2009 Maiden flight of Boeing 787 Dreamliner Considered one of Boeing's most fuel-efficient aeroplanes, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting Adam Lanza shot and killed 20 children and six adults at the Sandy...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2003 Saddam Hussein Captured Saddam Hussein, Iraq's fifth president, was discovered hiding in a well-hidden hole in the ground...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2009 Houston, Texas elects Annise Parker The City of Houston became the most populous city in the United States...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2008 Bernard Madoff arrested The founder and chairman of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, popularly known as Bernie...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 2007 Argentina swears in first female elected President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner became the first elected female President of...

Let’s look at major events that happened today in history; Today in History 1979 Smallpox declared eradicated Smallpox was declared eradicated by the World Health Organization after a series of concentrated vaccination...